Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

AN INTERESTING WEDDING AT LLANDUDNO. The nuptials of Mr Greville Richard Thurs- field, ekfest surviving son of the late Mr T. Greville Thursfield, M.D., J.P., of Broseley, Shropshire, to Miss Annie Loyee Reiman, the only daughter of the late Mr James Reiman, of New York, and of Mrs Reiman, Berlin, were solemnised at St. George's Church, Llandudno, on Tuesday, the officiating clergyman being the Venerable Archdeacon Morgan, M.A., assisted by the Rev H. James, vicar of Llangefni; the Rev F. Lampitt, vice-principal of the North Wales Training College, Bangor; and the Rev T. H. Richards, Llandudno. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and white flowers. The service was fully choral. The bride, -who entered the church on the arm of Mr Arthur B. M. Thursfield (the bridegroom's brother), wore a magnificent dress of cream satin with pannels of pearl embroidery and silver. The undertrain of pleated chiffon was covered by one of satin, edged with chiffon. The bodice was composed of real lace, satin and pearls. It is interesting to note that the bridal dress wqi worn by the bride's mother at her I marriage. She wore a wreath of real orange blossoms and white heather, with a long tulle veil bordered with silver. She also wore real lace mittens, and carried a shower bouquet of white exotics, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Enid Cuthbert, who attended as bridesmaid, was simply attired in white muslin, with a. large picture hat. She carried a lovely pink bouquet. The bridegroom was supported by Mr T. B. Percy, of Hotspur Lodge, Ealing, as best man. The bride's mother wore an exquisite dress of pale blue silk and real lace, with picture hat. Her bouquet was similar to that carried by the bridesmaid. The bridegroom's mother wore a handsome gown of black brocaded satin, with old lace scarf, and mauve bonnet. Mrs Stewart I Oldershaw wore a black voile with white lace and I black velvet picture hat; Mrs Percy Lancaster a black and white foulard with mauve hat; Mrs Hugh Spencely a pale grey voile with a handsome cream chiffon boa, and black lace picture hat. Miss Thursfield wore a. pastel green dress and black hat; Mrs Lee a pale grey chene silk with a poppy toque and bouquet to match Miss Wil- liams a grass lawn over black silk with a toque of sha,ded roses and bouquet to match; Miss Richter a blue silk net over silk, and black hat; Mrs James a pale grey canvas over white glace; and) Miss Louisa Williams, Broseley House, a pink voile. An interesting group were the five tiny nephews and nieces of the bridegroom. Mrs Reiman held a small reception afterwards, of the immediate relatives, at the Grand Hotel, the rooms being most tastefully decorated1 with pink and white flowers. The bride and bridegroom left by the five o'clock train for The Waterloo Hotel, Bettwsycoed, en route for Germany. All the wedding party accompanied the newly- married1 couple to the railway station, and gave them a. hearty send off, and they left amidst showers of confetti, flowers, and with the good wishes of their friend's for their future happiness and prosperity. The presents were extremely handsome and numerous, and included many cheques, and very beautiful silver. The wedding cake was supplied by Busfard's. and the bouquets and the buttonholes bv Mr W. T. Newman, Mostvn-street, Lland'udno.

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I THE MENAI STRAITS f REGATTAS. I ROYAL WELSH Y AJORT OLUB REGATTA. ■FIRST DAY The first of the Royal Welsh Club Regattas came off on Friday, there being a stiff breeze from the !Nmth-,F;ast. The number of yachts participating in the races exceeded those of previous years. The commodore of the Yacht Club, which is under the patronage of his Majesty the King, was Sir Llewelyn Turner, with 'Air Lloyd W. G. Hughes aa vice-commo- dore, arfe Colonel Piatt, C.B., rear-commodore. Mr Alwyne Carter wa.s the officer for the day, and the vice-commodore kindly lent his steam- yacht, the "Sunbeam," as flagsnip. Mr Alwyne Carter also acted as secretary, owing to the ab- sence of lM<r Charles A. Jones at the Coronation. Mr C. Wyim-Griffith and Mr W. S. Jones, solicitor, were the official timekeepers. The re- sults were as follow — Challenge cup handicap race for yachts ex- ceeding 15 tons, Thames measurement, 1st, silver challenge cup, presented by Mr Sydney Mason, with £10 by the commodore; 2nd, L5. Start 11.15: 1, Seiriol, Mr A. C. Davies (12 min.), 2h. 7m. 31s. 2, Zarah, Mr R. Joynson (8 min.), 2h. 5m. 45s; 3, Werewolf (scratch), 2h. 10m. 12s. Half-raters, 1st prize, L4 2nd, L2 3rd, Ll 1, Fulmar, Miss Scott Hayward, 1h. 52m. 35s. 2. Dilys, Mr J. Fletcher, lh. 54m. 20s. 3, Mair, Mr J. Prichard, 1h. 59m. 6s. 4, Skua, Messrs Codding-ton and Sandbach, 2h. 3m. 10s. 5, Menna, 2h. 5m. 5s., Messrs R. W. and R. New- ton 6. Dovekie, Messrs Standring and Hulme, 2h. 6m. 5s. 7, Gwen, Mr W. H. Rowlands, 2h. 7m. 31s. 8, Buddug, Messrs J. R. and R. Williams, 2h. 25m. 26s. Modryb, Messrs Nee and Gordon-Roberts, 2h. 26m. Seamew did not finish. Royal Anglesey Centre-Board Class, first prize, £ 5; second, £ 3; 3rd, £ 1: 1, Bojum, Mr J. R. Davies. 2h 48m. 2s.; 2 Spindrift, 2b.. 41m. 48s.; 3, Kea, Mr Richard Bennett, 3h. 2m. 27s. The Siesta had her mast overboard. Sailing boats exceeding 25ft. First prize, £ 4; 2nd, JB2; 3rd Ll: 1, Lizzie, Mr John Griffith; 2. Jemima, Mr Edward Gordon 3, Primrose, Mr J. Gould. Handicap race for yachts not exceeding 15 tons. First prize, L7; 2nd. L3; 3rd, .£1: 1, Theta, Mr Holbrook Gaskell; 2, Tess, Messrs Turner and Gibson. Four-oared gigs: 1, Lightning; 2, Helen. Race for punts belonging to yachts: 1, Arethusa, 0. Jones; 2. Nell, R. Hrghes. Duck hunt: D. Morton Jones and W. R. Wil- liams. Greasv pole: 1. D. Morton Jones; 2, G. J. Roberts'; 3. W. R. Williams. PORTDINORWUC. The annual regatta at Portdinorwic on Satur- day was a thorouigHv interesting event. It happened to fall on Coronation Day. when the residents of the It were in. festive humour, a.nd when tihe shops, except those catering for strangers, were closed. There was a plentiful displa,y of bunting in the town. and the scene of the races was exceedingly pretty. A brisk north-westerly wind prevailed, and the sailing was consequently speedy and more enter-taininx than usual in consequence. All the events we-re, closely contested, some of tihe finishes being of a. quite etxciting character^ The commodore of «he regatta was Mir tG. W. Duff Assheton-Smitb, of Vaynol, the vice-commodore Mr C. Wynn Griffith,, and the rear-commodore the Marquis of Anglesey. 'Bv kind permission of Mr Llovd W. G. Hughes, of'Coed'He'en, his yacht "Sunbeam" was the flagship. Mr 'Jellicoe was handicapper. Mr O. Outran* timekeeper, and the latter and Mr W. iibvd Roberts were the hon. secretaries. The Mowing were 'the results of the various contests:—• Handicap for yachts 15 tons. First,prize ;015 (.£10. of which was presented by the Hon. W. W. Vivian), second prize .£7 10s (presented by Messrs J. Dean). Two yachts only started —1 Seiriol (Air A. C. Davies) and Zaraht (Mr R. Joynson). B-oth were scratch, and the loiter won by lmdn. 17see. Handicap race for Yacht,. not exceeding 15 tons. First prize JB7 10s (presented by Mrs Assheton-Smith), second tprize JB5 10s, third prize .£2. Seven vaohts started, namely, Tess (Messrs D. M. Turner and Gibson), Tbeta (Mr Holbrook Gaskell]), Irene II (Mr Buckler Holmes), (Hilbre oMr W. S. Taylor), Irea (Mr C. Trumbull), Nautilus (Air F. A. Klipsoh), and Mbdwen (Mir W. (M. Preston). The race ended thujS: Theta (scratch), 3 hours 12min. 21 sec. Tess (allowed 5miii.), 3 hours 14min. 32s««. •, lren^ H. (allowed 9min.), 3 hours 26min. 48sec t Modwen (allowed 22min.), 3 houra 34min. 31sec; Ixea (allowed, 27min.). 3 hours 34min. 45sec. Hilbre (a.lowed 25mm.), 3 hours 42min. 2sec.; and Nautilus {allowed 30see.), 3 hours 42min. 50sec. IJxea was, OIl the time allowance, ad- judged fast, Tess second, and Theta third. Royal Anglesey Yacht Club, centre-board class. 'First prize R5 (presented bv Mr J. H. Burton), «ecc*id' prize £ 2, third prize 91 5s Mr J. R. D'a/vies's Bojum wa.s first, Mr Rupert Mason's Red Spider second, and Mr H. IR. Da- vjes" Spindrift third. Rkrulette (Air C. Livingstone) also competed, and came in fourth. West Lancashire Yacht Club "Seabirds," half- raters, one model; the Donaghadee Sailing Club "Seashell," and the Carnarvon Sailing Gub "Cariad'" Classes: 1, Dovekie (Messrs R. C. Standring and H. Hume,West Lancashire Yacht Club); 2, Skua. (IMessrs W. Ð. Coddington and I J. C. H. (Sandbach', West (Lancashire Yacht Club); 3 (Fulmar 1(,Miss Scott Hayward. West I Lancashire Yacht Club) 4, Gwen (Mr W. H. Rowland, Carnarvon filing Club); 5, iSeamew (Mr Percy (Dean, IWeso Lancashire Yacht Club); 6, Mair J. iPritdhard, Carnarvon Sailing Club); 7, Buddug (Messrs J. <R. and R. s Wil- liams, Carnarvon Sailing Club); 8, Mrs (Mr J. 'FIetcher, Carnarvon Sailing ClHib) 9. Menna (Messrs R. W. and R. ,Newton. Carnt.rvon Sail- ing Club): and 10, Modrvb (Messrs M. E. Nee a.nd R. G. Roiberts. Carnarvon 'Sailing Club). Mr W. H. Rowland, of the Gwen, lodged a protest -against Miss Scott !Ha.-vward., of the Ful- mar, for not giving way when he called for water. The protest will be considered in due course by the committee. Sailing boats not exceeding 40ft. 1, Jemima (Mr E. Gordon); 2, Primrose {Mr J. Gould). Open, sailing boats under 16ft. 1. Nrmrod (Air John Jones); 2, Reg Dtragoa (Air D. Ro- berts. ) Pair-oared soiling vessels1 ooats :-1. Bessie RhWt; (Air J. Parry); .2 Mary Edwards (Mir J. Edwards); 3, Maude (Air J. Dob); 4, Duke of York ( Air W. tPlumpton). Four-oared gigs with coxswain 1. Dinorwic (Mr L. Griffith); 2, Lightning (Mr W. Ro barts) Sbuilmg race: 1. Duke of York (Air S. Atiher- ton); 2, Maude (Air J. 'Dob). Ladies' punt race 1. Lassie (Miss Parry); 2, Dinorwi.Q (Miss E. Parry). Pair oar race for boats not exceeding 14ft. long: 1, Mr T. Parry; 2, Mr J. Roberts. Tug of war in boats: 1. Mr John Roberts. CARNARVON SECOND DAY. The second regatta, under the auspices of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club took place at Carnar- von, on Monday, a brisk N.N.E. wind blowing and fair weather prevailing. Sir Llewelyn Turner was the commodore, and from the bal- cony of the Yacht Club took dteep interest in tlie races. The vice-commodore was Mr Lloyd t W. G. Hughes, Coedhelen, whose steam yacht "Sunbeam" was the flagship. Air Alwynne Carter was the officer of the day, and owing to the absence of Mr Charles A. Jones at the Coronation, shared with Mr Dan Rhys the sec- retarial duties: The official timekeeper was Mr Charles Wynn Griffith, who was assisted by Mr Cuthbert Carter, the hon. sec. of the Carnarvon Sailing Club. The Mlowins are the-res-ul-ts: Cruisec handicap for yachts exceeding 10 tone. 1st, challenge cup, presented by Sir. David Campbell, Bart. C.B. 2nd, J35. Start, 1 o'clock. 1st, Tess, 13 tons, Messrs Turner and Gibson (allowed 6 minmtes), 3h. 15m. 30s. 2nd, Irene II., 15 tons, 10 minutes. Mr Buckeley Holmes, 3h. 21m. 6s. 3rd, Avalon, 21 tons (scratch), Mr A. T. King, 3h. 12m. 24s. Were- wolf, 21 tons, Mr E. K. Muspratt (4 minutes), 3h. 17m. 26s. Theta. 14 tons. Mr Holbrook Gaskell (3 minutes), 3h. 21m. 16s. Seiriol, 20 tons, Mr A. C. Davies (5 minutes), 3h. 26m. 14s.; Zarak (gave up). Handicap race for yachts not exceeding 10 tons. 1st, £5; 2nd, b3. 1. Enid, Messrs- W. S. Jones and E. W. Jones (6 minutes), 4h. 2m. 5s. 2, Ixia, Mr G. Turnbull (scratch), 3h. 58m. 20s. 3, Hilbre, Mr W. S. Taylor (5 minutes), 4h. Sm. 39s: Modwen, Mr W. S. Preston (1 minute), 4h. 5m. 49s. Centre Board Class R.A.Y.C. 1, Cyane, Mr Herbert R. Heap; 2, Sprindrift. Mr H. R. Da- vieiw; 3, Bojum, Mr J. R. Davies; 4, Red Spider. Mr Rupert Mason. Half-Raters: 1. Skua, Messrs Coddington and Sandbach; 2, Menna, Messrs R. W. and R. Newton; 3. Dovekie, Messrs Standring and Halme 4, Fulmar, Miss Scott Hayard 5. Sea- mew, Mr Percy Dean. Boats not exceeding 25 feet: 1. Norseman, Mr S. R. Platt; 2, Nell, Captain R. Jones. Boats not exceeding 20 feet: 1, We Two, Mr Trevor N. Beels 2, Osprey, Mr Evan Morgan. Pair oar race: 1, Gaiety Girl, John and Wil- liam Roberts; 2, Jennie, Thomas Parry. Punt race: 1, Arethusa, O. Jones; 2, Enid Rowland Jones. Salmon boats: 1, Caroline, William Evans 2, Maggie, Mr John Lovell; 3, Barbara. Wil- liam Hughes. Tug-of-war: 1, Caroline, W. Evans. Greasy pole: 1., David Morton Jones. CARNARVON SAILING CLUB. Capital weather favoured the annual fixture of the Carnarvon Sailing Club on Tuesday, but the wind was not very favourable to good yacht racing, the result being that the boats became becalmed and failed to make much head- way against the strong tides. Air Lloyd W. G. Hughes was the commodore, and Mr John Prichard the vice-commodore. The official handicapper was Mr Alwynne Carter, while Captain T. Williams was the timekeeper, and Mr E. W. Jones, the hon. treasurer; the sec- retarial duties devolving upon Mr Cuthbert Carter. Mr Carter was also officer of the dav, and with the kind assistance of Mr Charles Wynn Griffith, discharged all the dtities of the office to the satisfaction of all. The events were Handicap race for yachts. First prize, LIO, offered by the commodore 2nd prize, L3; 3rd, R2. The following boats started Eileen IV. (18 tons), Mr S. Mason (scratch) Tess (13 tons), Messrs Turner and Gibson (5 minutes) Enid (9 tons), Messrs W. S. and E. W. Jones (24 minutes); Seiriol (20 tons), Mr A. W. Davies (14 minrtes) Irene II (15 tons), Messrs Brad- bury and Holmes (12 minutes); Theta (14! tons), Mr Holbrook Gaskell (10 minutes); Zarah (19 tons), Mr Reginald Joynson (15 minutes) Ixia (621 tons). Afr" G. Trumbull (20 minutes); Avalon (21 tons), Mr A. T. King (3 minutes); and Mispah (62 tons), Mr W. H. Rowland (24 minutes). Start, 1 o'clock. 1, Eileen IV. 5h. 29m. 36s. 2, Tess, 5h. 43m. 31s. 3, Theta, 5h. 48m. 47s. R.A.Y.C. Centre Board Class. 1st, L5; 2nd, L2; 3rd, Cl: 1, Bojum, Mr J. R. Davies; 2. Red Spider, Mr Rupert Mason; 3, Cyane, Mr H. R. Heap; 4, Sprindrift, Mr H. R. Davies. Half-Raters. 1st, cup, presented by Air Syd- ney Mason or L5 2nd, L2 3rd. J31; 4th, 10s 1. Fulmar, Miss Scott Hayard; 2. Dovekie, Messrs R. S. Standring and Hulme; 3, Buddug, Messrs J. R. and R. Williams; 4, Alodryb, Messrs Nee and Gordon-Roberts; 5, Gwen, Mr W. H. Rowland. Sailing boats under 22 feet 1, L2, Norseman, Miss A. Platt; 2, JE1, Osprey, Mr Evan Mor- gan. Fishing trawlers 1, Jemima; 2, Maggie Mor-I ton; 3. P rimrose. Swimming race (open): 1, D. Roberts; 2, Charles Saynor. Swimming race for boys under 16: Prize divided between Ellis Hughes, 9. North- pen'rallt, and Ellis Hughes, 30, North-pen'rallt.

BETTWSYCOED PETTY 1 SESSIONS. THURSDAY.—Before Colonel Johnstone. Henry Kneeshaw, Esq., Jelf Pettit, Esq., and R. Parry, Esq. OVERSTOCKING EXPLOSIVES.—J. B. Alandle, of Snowdon View, Dolwyddelen, was summoned for overstocking mixed explosives.— A fine of JB1 and costs was imposed. POISONING FISH.—John Moss, who is con- nected; with a local leadmine, which has just been re-opened after many years disuse, was sum- moned at the instance of the Conway Board of Conservators, for polluting a stream which is a tributary of the river Conway.-)-lr W. Grif- fith (of Messrs Griffith and Allard, Llanrwst), appeared for the prosecutors, and Mr W. P. Ro- berts (of Messrs David Jones and Roberts, Llan- I rwst) represented the defendant, who pleaded not guilty.-Mr Griffith observed that the pollu- tion took the form of poisonous discharges from the leadmine which flowed into the stream in question. The fluid was undoubtedly poisonous, and he mentioned more than one instance in which several dead fish had been found floating in the stream.—For the defence, it was con- tended that the fluid was not sufficiently poisonous to have the effect referred to.—After mature consideration, the Bench imposed a fine of 50s and costs.

LLANRWST URBAN COUNCIL. TUESDAY.—Present.: Mr J. E. Humphreys (chairman), Mr H. J. W. Watling, J.P., Mr E. I Aliils, Mr T. R. Jones., Mr W. Hughes, and Mr W. Evans; with the clerk (-Air H. Pierce), Air I P. Mclntyre (agent to Lord Ancaster), and the usual officials. THE FIRE BRIGADE.—A sub-committee had been appointed to consider the application' of Mr John Griffiths, hitherto known as the "second lieutenant" of the fire brigade, for an increase of .salary. Mr William Hughes (captain of the brigade) submitted the report. They had been asked, said' Air Hughes, to state what the duties of the applicant were. In reply to that the committee were of opinion that they in- cluded) everything in the way of looking after the engine and the engine house. The com- mittee recommended that Griffiths's title be changed from "secondlieutenant" to "engineer." -A-ir Wattling pointed, out the ridiculousness of call-ing Griffiths the second lieutenant when he never gave orders of any kind, and' observed -that that also placed the captain in a difficult "ition.-I,t was eventually resolved that the matter be left as it was. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. — The sub- committee appointed to consider the advisability of improving the footway between the Red Lion Inn and the new Regent House., recommended that new channelling and curbing be fixed! where there was none already in existence.— The Chairman asked what was the intention in reference to that portion' of the path which had been interfered with by the builders of the I new Regent House?—Mr T. R. Jones: The owner is to put them as he got them.—The recommendation of the committee was adopted. -MT Mills called attention to a broken footway in the vicinity of the Crown Inn. and it was decided that the same be repaired. THE TREFRIW AND LLANRWST WATER SUPPLY.—Mr Mclntyre, on behalf of the joint committee formed in reference to this question, submitted a, recommendation that the Council apply to the Local Government Boa-rd for their sanction to the application for the sum necessary to rvroceed with the proposed' new water scheme.—On the motion of Mr T. R. Jones, seconded by the Chairman, the recom- mendation was adopted. PLACE OF fEETING.-In the absence of Mr David Jones, in whose name the motion ap- peared on the agenda, the Chairman formally I moved that all future council and committee meetings of the Council be held at the Union Workhouse.—Air Hughes seconded.—Mr T. R. Jones objected, and contended that it was more convenient to 'hold committee and special council meetings at the Town Hall. He did, not object to the holding of the meetings at the Union Workhouse as at present, bat he objected to the change.)(Ir Watling a.grood.-fr Jones then moved, as an' amendment, that things remain a-si they are.—Mr Watling seconded, and the amendment was carried by four votes to three. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CONSUAIP- TION.—A letter was read from the Denbigh- shire County Council enclosing the following resolution passed at a recent meeting: "That the Council is of opinion that cases of consump- tion in the county should, be compulsorily notified and that the sanitary authorities be recommended to have this dDne.Mr T. R. Jones proposed that the letter be left on the table.—The Clerk suggested referring the letter to the medical officer of health for his views upon the que.-sti<)n.Mr T. R. Jones said that by adopting the recommendation they were only strengthening the hands of the County Council. They were already paying many half-crowns for sore throats (laughter).—It was decided to refer the letter to Dr Eraser. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION CI. -\SES. A letter was read: from the County Council in- viting the Council to apply for the customary grant for evening technical instruction classes. —It was decided to leave the matter in abeyance for the present. THE FINANCE COAIAHTTEE.—This com- mittee reported the receipt of a bill from Messrs Sliand and Alason for B18 10s for certain repairs made to the fii-e engine.-In reply to tne chair- man, Air W. Hughes stated that the Brigade Committee were of opinion that the Council was not responsible. It was contend.edbv the firm that proper attention had not been given to the engine house and that the parts of the engine which had been repaired were brought to that condition owing to dampness in the house. The committee. however, denied' that there was any dampness. The repaired portions were defec- tive. Inasmuch _a9 the company were respon- sible for the repair of the engine for about ten years, thev contended that the bill was not pay- able by .de Council.—It was thereupon decided that the bill be not paid.

LLANDUDNO PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—H. Kneeshaw. Esq. (ùa the chair), Dr Dalton. J A Pict-on, Esq., Eliaa Jones, Esq.. and Wranm Jones, Esq. EVIDENTLY REMARKABLE.—The Chair- man 1' v glad to inform the Cook that although there w^r? 4000 Volunteew or the ii. rk holidays had takeife place :Û1at week, yet ther-3 was not a single cam of drirnV^r!r*e«s arising therefrom. He thougitt it was a matter for comment and was, lie thought, a. very favourahle indication of tè. behaviour of visitois to Llandudno and, the neighbourhood. He furrh- r sa;d that was the last, sitting of the Court in that room. and ho hoped to see them all o-.i occasion in th» new To. Hal,—D Tlhlton said, as an old in- habitant, he had nfver w--n LIa-ndudro møre orderly or more full 1.h" last week. The be- haviour of the Volunteers was greatly appreci- ated in ihe town and was an honour to the force to which thev be onr^d. TRESPASSING —^ brothers named Wil- liam Ev.is and. Joseph "Ivans were summoned for playing football on fl,- tennis pitch, near th-e cricket field, on J 1 ■ v :7.th. and. damaging tie pitch.—Mr E. E. 15.-vr-oecrted on behalf 8f the Mostyn estate—? C. Williams and Mr Q- A. Humphreve {age*:r tr. the estate) gave evi- dence. and the v-,e-.e ordered to pW co" t.. WITHOUT A LICEXQK-William Davies* Taliesin-str et, was nei at the iastaoeai of Mr McLeod, Inland Revenue Officer, for keeping a dog without /» license,—Mr Downing-, of nmor, prosee"!crl. -a-rd the defenlant was ordered to pav costs, he l r.vine taken out license the day following that on which the officer sww him..ibout it.. THE DPTNK.—The fo^owinc^were fined for ,drunl,-eii-ness.T,ohn W.-i.p. James-street. cah driver, 2s 6d and to- bma Thomas, Great Ome's Head. 5s avd ••+.«; Annie Boyco £ 1 and costs for being dru- h and incapable and for bemp uTirnl: -a. prf-mises; Enoek j for be;ng drunk aadt disorderly or Augn>f. ;n Mo^tvn-street, Sa and costs ;_and inn T'7\ 12. Taiiesin-sfcre«^ for a simuar offence (I, August 2nd, 10s aixfr cos.t. WOIVrUNi, a s.AME ANIMAL. —John Smith, 'bu^ driver, v, -nmrnrind for working a, h^TTe T.V-ifrt 77, nr-fit state.—MT W. J. Corbet appeared f->r defendant and admitted* the offence.—Inspect* Prwland Jones statedT that on August 3; ha saw the defendant driving an emptv ('bar, bn(' in North-parade. The lende". i dark 1- geldingr. suffering* Is thought, from a pir-V s1 oe. He had cautioneA the defendant ab^ut three times before. —Mr CorbtLt si-ite-: rrelding was only ibei that morning and 1 fcnd picked it causing- it lamer^ x offences were shown, against tV I he was fined 22 a. costs, that. Cha-irmsui r^mrrkir.? that the de- fendant did not ir m understand that be was to t"'f> Y.* THEFT OF N F.WSPAE GELS. — Job* Hughes. 6. Cou: oil t. newsboy, was sum- moned for sterling ;mvoo] of newspapers frog* Llandudno ra'' ,vay >r.—Mr Fenna prose- cuted, and ssi-l tL • x > n several recent occasion- newspaper parcels been lost. Watch wast k*pt ,.nd iisjnii of the "Liverpool Dailjr Post" jiff the -ikeivd-iPi tr.ke a parcel of papers, from the parrel offit take it away on a.. barrow covered by a mackintosh. Defendant, when spoken '¡,û.. sa'd ne had burnt a lofi of belon^ntr k Vr Lyons. He denied anv knowledge of the- parcel and told Inspector Griffith '-hj* he hnd L rght the papers from l|p G, R. T'.oirp'-or". sagect.. This, however,, was not the case. The boy finally admitted taking the bundle Tvnd said he hid them. in stable near Council s-,e^t. afterwards settmg. th^TTi.—'The boy v, d-alt with uTjder the First Offender's A t. and ordered to pay cosfer His fatfoei was advi-s, J to admini;4er to. him good thrash in ?. ALLEGED OBSTPrnTlON.^hn HOmaD. Royal Arcade. Mostvr dreet. was charged with obstn-.irvc t1: fr,M. AtTust- 5th.-P.S. Nelson statea thai ;->p0«lte defendant's he;saw a squa^ jt-ar = ^a;n;pT talking ? belies into the pnMa P| p an, anot Hox r>roiecting one foot; Eme :nd.' V footwav. He M warned the <1pft"n.ti:, twice about this matter. — nspeeit-or Griffith ^rroboratc.d.—Mr Hoaan deniea t'1t. -r, .v ob-.Rtrz(-tion. and held t;^r u'r •" -n his boundary.—Mr Kvrn. vo .v-pr. admitted -that on« box w f¡, inf-hp- yond defendant's boinwkay but the other was r >.A fine of 10s and cosrta "was imposed.

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THE GROUSE SEASON. Gicuse shootingi opened on the Welsh moors on Tuesday in Ibnght weather, after show- s of rain thràuglrout the night. The grouse -are numerous, but are not free from disease in ^sveral .parts of North Wales, this being attri- buted to the wet weather. Large shooting par- ties are entertained by Lord iPenrhyn, Sir Watkin Wttlliams-Wynn* and Sir Henry Beyer Robertson.

HOLYHEAD MAN IMPRISONED AT PARA. QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT. In the House of Commons on1 Thursday, Mr ^ryn asked thla Under- Secretary of Hate for Foreign Affairs whether he was aware *hat a British subject named1 John A. Evans, a native of Holyhead, was in March ar~ a native of Holyhead, was in March ar- tested at Buenos Ayres on a false charge, of Passing as base coin a jubilee English sovereign *'Wh he had received in payment of his wages a firm of English shipowners, and confined for 15 days in a prison without proper sanitary Arrangements or sleeping accommodation in the ^^pany of prisoners of the lowest class, and ultimately, through the intervention of British ^rchants, tried and! acquitted without having ^ceived any assistance from the British Consul, ^hom he appealed on his arrest; and' whether ills Majesty's Government will demand com- pensation for this young man. Viscount Cranborne A complaint has been deceived; from Mr Evans of his alleged' arrest imprisonment by the Brazilian authorities j ra, not Buenos Ayres, on a; charge of ten- ^"ing false money. Steps are being taken to jj^rify the facts of the case and' to obtain the *°porfc upon it. Until this report is received it be impossible to consider the question of Compensation.

Out, of several candidates, the Rev D. H. i'lliams, curate of Llangian. Pwllheli, las been appointed1 a minor canon of Bangor Cathedral "y the Dean and Chapter, in 'succession to the *»■ T. £ Owen, rector of Bottwnog.

THE YNYSFOR HOUNDS. TWO OTTERS CAUGHT. On Wednesday, thie Ynysfor Hounds were out. The company included the fcEfim-in;g: Mr E. Bowen Jones (master), the Misses Jones, I Ynysfor; Mr Greaves, IBron iKitfion; lMr D. Jones, Ymwlch Mr W. Glynn and company, Ünccwth; Mr 0. Price, Portmadoc; and about iforty visitors from Criocietb. The hunt started along the ldwyfor River in the direction of Bryn- kir, biib 'so far without success. A ret/urn journev wais made by the way of Castle. Hotel, and an otter was staxted. He was followed to Trefan, about four miles from the river. There he suddenly turned into a culvert under the highway, and on to a drain under the wall. A hole was mad'e into drain, and tihe otter hole was mad'e into the drain, and tihe otter jumped out. He ran in the direction of the woods, where i-Nir 'Greaves and others of the mmpuny were. In tine meantime, Mr Bowen Jones believed that there was another otter, and one of tihe hounds was put in. The first otter was caught. It weighed about sixteen, poundls. The second was at length dislodged, m but he succeeded in reaching the river, and owing to the flood 'he could not be caught. The otter went in the direction of Aiberkin, and came out of the river, and ultimately lodged himself under the roiots of a tree out of the reach of his pursuers. The next day, the hunt wa.8 con- tinued, and after considerable trouble the second otter was caught.

NEVIN SHOW, The above show was held on Thursday. It will be seen from the list of awards that great interest "was taken in eveiy class, and there was an increase in the number of exhibits. The. show was held at the Madryn Hall, and the judges testified to the excellent quality of the exhibits. The secretary was Mr J. H. Thomas, and he performed his work with skill. Dr W. Thomas was the chairman of the Executive Com- mittee, and Mr Richard Davies was the trea- surer. The following were the officers:- President: Mr H. E. Miller, Caeau Capel; vice-president, Air G. Hughes-Roberts, Glan- rhyd, Edeyrn. Executive committee: Chair- man, Dr W. Thomas, Y Groes vice-chairman, Rev W. S. Williams, Edeyrn; Messrs J. Evans- Hughes, J.P., J. Thomas, J.P., Owen H. Parry, Richard Jones (junior). Robert Owen, D. J. Griffiths, Richard Davies, J. Wales, T. H. Richards, 0. Williams, James Cooke, R. W. Thomas, J. T. Turner, Dicus Jones, W. 0. Hughes, W. S. Williams, Edeyrn; G. H. Ro- berts, Glanrhyd; T. J. Thomas, Bodvean; Owen Davies, Bodvean; Robert Hughes, Morfa. Treasurer, Mr Richard Davies, Rose Hid, Nevin; secretary, Mr J. H. Thomas, Brodirion, Morfa Nevin. Judges: Messrs Worth, Wern, Tremadoc; Hughes (Dickson's, Pwllheli); Miss M. O. Hughes, Bangor; Miss Griffith, Abersoch; Mr Robert Jones, Dinas, Carnarvon; Dr W. Tho- mas, Nevin; Mr G. H. Roberts, Glanrhyd, Edeyrn; and Mr T. J. Thomas, Bodvean Hall. AWARDS. FLOWERS.—(Not open to gentlemen's gar- deners). Three window plants 1, J. Thomas, Iorwerth Villa, Nevin; 2, Ann E. Owen, Tany- groes, Nevin; 3. Richard Jones, Nevin. Win- dow plant: 1, Mrs G. H. Roberts, Glanrhyd, Edeyrn; 2, R. M. Jones, Rock House, Nevin; 3, Dr J. E. Hughes, Nevin. Fuchsia: 1, Ellis Williams, Bodvean; 2 and 3, Dr W. Thomas, Nevin. Begonia flowering: 1, Mrs Davies, Bryntirion Villa, Bodvean; 2, Eilen Jones, Groes, Nevin; 3, W. H. Jones, Bodafon, Nevin. Begonia, rex: 1, Rowland Griffith, Edeyrn; 2 and 3, W- H. Jones, Bodafon, Nevin. Zonale geranium: 1, Mrs Williams, Glanogwen, Morfa Nevin; 2, Jannett Evans, Church-street, Nevin. Pelargonium 1, W. H. Jones, Bodafon, Nevin; 2, H. Williams'. Rose, Nevin. Cut roses: 1, A. Woodward Nevin. Pansies: 1. A. Woodward, Nevin; 2, Dr W. Thomas, Nevin. Dahlias, single: 1, Miss Griffith, Meillteyrn, Sam; 2, Mrs Davies, Bryntirion Villa, Bod- vean; 3, W. Parry, Dinas, Llaniestyn. Dahlias, double 1, No name 2. Mrs Davies. Bryntirion Villa, Bodvean; 3, W. Parry. Dinas, Llan- iestyn. Button-hole bouquets: 1, Mrs Davies', Brvntirion Villa, Bodvean. Asters: 1, Dr W. Thomas, Nevin. Carnations 1, A. Woodward, Nevin; 2, O. H. Parry,. Nevin. Nosegay: 1, Mrs Davies. Bryntirion Villa, Bodvean. Col- lection of flowers: 1, W. Williams, Cae Mieri. Madryn 2, Mrs Davies, Bryntirion Villa, Bod- vean. Bouquet of wild flowers (school children) 1, T. H. Thomas, Garden Cottage, Bodvean; 2, Jane E. Williams. Bodvean; 3, Mary E. Jones, I Old Post-office, Nevin. FRUIT.—Apples, dessert: 1, James Cowell, Pwllheli 2 and 3, W. Jones, Berllan, Pwllheli. Apples, kitchen: 1, J. Thomas, J.P.. Iorwerth; 2, R. Hughes, Penlon, Morfa. Nevin; 3, Mrs Rowlands, Bodvean. Currants, black 1, Ellis Williams, Bodvean. Currants, red: 1, J. H. Thomas, Morfa. Currants, white: 1, E. Wil- liams, Tydweiliog; 2, Richard Williams, Bod- vean. Gooseberries, red: 1, Robert Davies, I Bodvean; 2, Ann Roberts, GongI. Nevin. Gooseberries, any other colour: 1, Ellis Wil- liams, Bodvean; 2, D. R. Wilson. Nevin; 3, John Davies, Efailnewydd. Pears: 1. W. Jones, Berllan, Pwllheli. Plums: 1, W. Jones. Ber- lin, Pwllheli; 2, Mary Jones, Penrhos, Morfa Nevin; 3, J. Thomas, J.P., Nevin. VEGETABLES.—Beans, broad: 1, H. Row- lands, Cefn Iwrch. Bodvean; 2, 0. Davies, Bod- vean; 3. J. Thomas, Nevin. Beans, kidney: 1 amd 2, Rev D. T. Davies. Tydweiliog; 3. Mrs Rowlands, Bodvean. Scarlet runners, carrots, six. second early: 1, H. Williams, Tydweiliog; 2, W. Williams, Bodvean. Beet": 1, Dorothy Jones, Edeyrn; 2, W. Jones, Pwllheli. Cab- bages, early: 1, R. Davies, Bodvean: 2, James Oowell, Pwllheli. Cabbages, red: 1, J. Cowell, Pwllheli; Carrots: 1. J. Cooke, Nevin; 2, J. OoweH. Pwllheli; 3, J. Thomas. Nevin. On- cumbera 1 end 2, 0. Davies. Lettuce, cabbage 1 and 2. J. Co-well, Pwllheli. Onions, Potato: 1, W. Jones, Nevin; 2, A. E. Owen, Nevin. 10 Oinontt, sprin 1, H. Rowlands, Cefn Iwrch; 2, W. Williams, Madryn; 3, O. Davies. Bod- vean. Omomt, autumn: 1, J. Cowell, Pwllheli; 2. J. Thomas; :5, W. Williams, Madryn. Peas: 1, No name; 2. W. Williams, Bodvean; 3, W. Williams. Madryn. Potatoes, kidney: 1, J. Davies. Efailnewydd; 2, W. Williams, Mad- ryn; 3, W. Williams, Bodvean. Potatoes, round: 1, H. Rowlands, Cefn Iwrch; 2, No name; 3, J. Cowell, Pwllheli. Potatoes, col- ei t, lection: 1, D. R. Wilson, Nevin: 2 W. Wil- liams, Bodvean: 3, Mrs Williams, Tyaweiliog. Rhubarb: 1. J. Davies. Efailnewydd; 2, J. I Cowell, Pwllheli; 3. W. Williams, Bodvean. Shallots, small: 1, E. Evans. Nevin; 2. H. Williams, Edeyrn; 3, O. D'avies. Shallots, 121bs. 1, Dorotky Jones. Edeyrn; 2, W. Jones, Morfa; 3, J. Davies, Efailnewydd. Raddish: 1, Robert Davies, Bodvean. Garden herbs: 1, Jane Davies, Bodvean; 2, R. Williams. Bod- vea.n. Turnips: 1, J. Thomas; 2. Mrs Evans. Brynaerau. Vegetable marrow, green: 1 and 2, O. Davies, Bodvean; 3. J. Tkomas, Nevin. Collection of vegetables 1. 0. Jones, Bodvean 2, W. Williams, do. 3. W. Jones, Nevin. FARM PRODUCE.—Swedes: 1, R. Jones, Tydweiliog; 2, E. Jones, do.; 3. J. Roberts, Edeyrn. Turnips 1 and 2, J. Roberts, Edeyrn; 3, H. Williams, Tydweiliog. Mangolds, long, 1, .«> Hughes Roberts, Edeyrn; 2, Humphrey Williams, Tydweiliog; 3. J. Roberts, Edeyrn. Mangolds, tankard: 1, G. Haghes, Edeyrn; 2, R. Tydweiliog; 3 E. Jones, do. MI -SCELLA-,N-tOU,G,ebery jam: 1, Mrs Davies, Bodvean; 2. Mrs Davies, Nevin. Rhubarb jam: 1, Miss If. Jones, Nevin; 2, Miss M. Jones, Nevin. Vegetable marrow jam: 1 and 2, Mrs Davies. Bodvean. Black currant jam: 1, Mrs G. H. Roberts, Glanrhyd 2. Miss M. Jones. Morfa Nevin. Honey, 31bs. 1 and 2 T H. Thomas. Bodvean. Run honey: 1, J. H Thomas, Masnfa; 2, T. H. Thomas, Bodvean. Eggs: 1, W. Williams, Bodvean; 2, W. T. I Williams Bodvean; 3, R. Griffith, Ejdevrn. Butter: 1. Mrs M. Williams. Pen—allt • 2. Mrs D. Jones, Edeyrn 3, Mary Williams, Bodvean. Llwy bren. (wooden spoon) 1. W. Williams, Bodvean. Pren xhaffau 1. Isaac Davies. Bod- vean. Best garden in parishes of Nevm. Bod- vean, Edevrn, and Ceidio. Society s silver mednl: 1. J. Thomas, Nevin. w. EXTRA PRIZES.—Carrots 1, H. Williams, Tydweilio,r 2, W. Williams, Bodvean. Cucum- bers: 1, W. Gerrard, Madrvn Castle; 2. T. J. Thomas. Bodvean Hall. Tomatoes: 1. W. Gerrard, Madryn Castle; 2 and 3, T. J. Tho- mas Bodvean Hall. Peas: 1, T. J. Thomas, Bcaivean Hall; 2, W. Gerrard, Madryn Castle. Collection of vegetables 1, W. Gerrard. Madrvn Cafrtle 2, T. J. Thomas, Bodvean Hall. Gm: 1 W. Gerrard, Madryn Castle. Melon: 1 9 T J- Thomas, Bodvean Hall. Nect- arines or peaches: 1. T- J. Thomas, Bodvean TTnll • 2 W Gerrard, Madrvn Castle. Collection of fruits'- 1 T. J. Thomas, Bodvean Hall. Speci- oi fruits • •- in t J Thomas, Bodvean M.pS:„L:nra i.j. J. » Hall; 2, W. Gerra-rd, Madrvn Castle.

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CARNARVONSHIRE CONGRE- GATIONALISTS. THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE EDUCATION BILL. On Tuesday, tihe q/uarteiiy meeting of thei North Carniarvoiifhiiv Congregational Associa- tion was held at Cwmyglo, Coumcilor Hugh- Owen, L-land-udmo 'Junction, presiding over an unusually numerous attendance, in which the lav element largelv predominated. APPOINTMENTS. The Rev (Rowland lrugli-es, B.D., æanr, and the Rev Rhys J. Huws, BelheL were ap- pointed to represent tihe Association on the North Wales Temperance ^Federation. THE ANNUAL MIEETINGS. North Wales Temperance ^Federation. THE ANNUAL MIEETINGS. Mr David Evans intimated that the churches a.t iPortdinorwic extended ia- cordial invitation to the County Association to hold its annual meet- ings next sunimeT,Eiier-e. The conference unanimously decided to accept the invitation. A NEW YEAJUBOOK. The Secretary autbmitted a circular dealing with, the new year-book which it is proposed to publish] for the first time this year. On the motion, of Mr Ridhia rd Evans, Llan- il echad, it was resolved that the secretary of each ehurcth in tihe 'Associat^fn te requested to bring the matter to the notice of the churcih, and that the Association heartily commend the new year- book to the ftvourable notice of the churches. THE FORWARD MIOVlEiMIENT. The [Rev T. Dennis Jones, LlanllecMd, sub- mitted a resolution approving of the suggestion that one Sunday eveiy year be set apart for special collections towards the Forward Move- ment. The Rev Lloyd ibryniog (Roberts, Carnarvon, while -Upporti-ng,t-he resolution, hoped the Coun- ty Aid Society for Weak Churches would not be oiflowed to suffer in consequence. Mr John Jones, Bebhesda, in supporting the resolution, said the Asaociation had already done Temarkab-v well in the matter. The amount the Assocaatioai was expected to collect towards the Forward Movement Fund was .£1000, but the amount actually raised up to date was over £ 1200 (applause). He was confident that by the end of the year this sum would be still further increased (applause). The resolution TO then adopted!. CONDOLENCE. On the motion of the Rev U. B. (Roberts, seconded by Professor Da.vies, M.A., Bangor, a resolution was unanimously adopted expressing appreciation of the public services of the late Mr C. R. Jones, Llanfyllin, and conveying the sympathy of the Association to the family in their bereavement. EXAMINERS. EXAMINERS. The Rev T. Griffith, tB.A.. Bethesda, and Mr D. J. Williams, M.A., Bethesda, were appoint- ed examiners at the forthcoming Sunday School examinations. THE EDUCATION ÐILL. Mr John 'Jones, IBetlliesda, moved "That this conference, representing the Independent church- es of North' (Carnarvonshire, most heartily ap- .ú .Af +VTX, o of;„-Ln jvf +,noA CWunntv ('A)1]ncil RJ. lt last meeting tin .publicly declaring, by deliberate I formal resolution its determination, not to put the present 'Education 'Bill in operation in the county of CarnaTVOII unless due provision is made I for the effective control iby the public of institu- tions entirely 'supported' -by public money; that the conference tenders its warmest thanks to those members of the County Council who, by supporting the resolution, boldly upheld the fun- I dlamental principles of civil and religious liberty, and expre-sses the ihope that the other Welsh; j (County Councils wil'l pass resolutions of similar import; thatij copies of this resolution be for- warded to the Prime (Minister, to Mir Herbert Gladstone, to the memibersi for the county divi- sion and the boroughs, and to the secretary of 'Welsh iCongregatiitonal Union, with a request that the resolution, be submitted to the Union Execu, tive at its next meeting." In moving the resolu- tion, lie said they had all read with profound satisfaction the reports of what the Carnarvon- shire County Council had done (applause). They had translated into, practical form -t)he deep con- victions! and intense feelings on this question igeneraMy prevailing throughout Nonconformist Wales (applause). The lineof action the County Conncit had resolved upon, namely, that they would never willingly become the machinery for imposing upon the country an immoral and unjust measure, was no doubt a strong one—but 'he ventured to sulbmit not one whit more strong than the circumstances demanded iloud nip- plamse). This was undoubtedly the -severest trial to which the present generation of Noncon- formists bad ever been subjected1, and it 'be- hoved them to speak with' no uncertain sound (applause). Nonconformists had' defied tihe law •before—and had secured redress of grievances ,before--aud had secured redress of grievances therebv (hear, hear). They would, if necessary, defy the law again—and therebv perpetunte the liberties their fathers had gained (anplause). He (hoped and believed t>ha,'t the other Welsh County Councils would follow the excellent lead set by Carnarvonshire ((applause). The Chairman,, in seconding, said he was pre- pared, if necessary, to be sold up, and in his old age to undergo imprisonment. rather tihan sub- mit to the gross injustice of tihe bill in its .pre- sent form (applause). As a member of the County Council, 'he would never be a party to ,bnpo-sino, its provisions on the county (applause). The resolution was unanimously "adopted. ADOPTED. The request of Mbr'rah. CttvnJrcih1, tPtermnaen- mawr, to be affiliated with the Association w<*s, after some discussion, acceded to. and a com- mittee was appointed to examine the trust deed of (the cihaipel, and to make such modifications therein as might be deemed necessary. Preaching services followed.

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LLANDUDNO AND DISTRICT NOTES. "Dryccin" asks me "whether the seasons of the year are changing ?" This is an oft-repeated question, now-a-days. Some people say that they are, and they have some reason and much rain on their side. With the exception of two or three extraordinarily hot days in June and July we have hardly had any summer weather so far. I don't know how to account for this. If there is to be a change, well and good. I don't care myself whether we get warm weather in summer or in winter, so long as we get it. But I don't enjoy a. perpetual winter. The Coronation festivities along the North Wales coast were shorn of much enthusiasm, on account of the fact that in most places the original programme was carried out, and that people could not afford the luxury of a. third day's enjoyment, especially on a Saturday. However, all that could be done to demonstrate loyalty to the Crown was done. I hope it will be acce-ted as sufficient. under the circumstances. So far as bunting.. illuminations, and proces- sions were concerned. it -ought to be pretty satisfactory, I think. To most people, they were signs of loyalty, no doubt. Others seemed to consider them nothing less than extravagance. It is. of course, as Herr Milner—I beg his pardon. Lord Milner said, monstrous not to be loyal, so we will assume that the decorations were merely a matter of ta.ste. • I have my doubts whether the Urban Council is justified in giving permission to certain people to conduct children's services on the shore, and in the Happy Valley. Apart alto- gether from the fact that it places the local authority in an anomalous position, by weaken- ing their strength to oppose the same"privileges to others, it is not wise to cram young children with religious dogmas. Besides, it does not seem that the "religious skrv-ices" are quite what vita would expect. "Cricket, games, sports. and pic-nics for boys and' girls will be arranged for. Admission by ticket only." What does this mean? I don't object to games—for ohildren. but why call them "religious services?" The Great Orme Tramroad. so far as the first section is concerned, is in working order, and it is pleasing to note that it has proved a great success, no less than 12,000 people having been booked as passengers during the past fortnight. This week the Company obtained their license from the Board of Trade, but it is understood that a few minor details will have to be at- tended to. The second' section of the tramroad is expected to be ready next week. Will it pay ? Everything points to the fact, as I have stated ovw and over again, that, the undertaking will be one of the gold mines of Llandudno, and it is surprising to learn that only .about twenty local capitalists have thought it wise to invest in the concern. One of the first results of the tramroad' will be the opening of building opera- tions on the slopes of the Great Orme, and a finer situation it would be difficult to find. May it be suggested to the directors that they should adopt penny stages. They would find that to t their advantage ultimately. IP- A friend of mine challenges the accuracy of the statement in my last week's notes, to the effect that what is keeping back the develop- ment of Llandudno is the land system. I have complained that suitable freehold land is most difficult to obtain at a reasonable price, and that, negotiations for land are dilatory and slow. Mr R. S. Chamberlain proved' those two state- ments to the hilt -so far as the Mostyn estate is. concerned. But it is pointed out to me that anyone oan get freehold land from the estate if he goes to the trouble and the expense. Pos- sibly, but why should a purchaser be put to any such trouble and expense? I stated that every sale contract carried with with it restrictions and conditions, in many cases utterly imprac- ticable. "Look here." continued my friend. "you can get plenty of freehold' land' at on the west shore, or from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners." Quite so. But it is not everybody that cares I to speculate in those directions, and, many consider the distance an objection. Personally, however, I believe tie Craigvdon and the West Shore district to be the healthiest in Llandudno. It is much more breezy, and, the houses as a whole are erected 011 more modern principles. Nevertheless, the fact remains that the residents of Craigvdon are n'ot flourishing as well as thev would desire. Perhaps my friend will be able to give the reason whv. < < < For Vears, the ratepayers of Oonway have allowed themselves to be in- duced. to pay. by means of bazaars, thwtrical performances, of more or less merit.. and n^und (Petes,' ffilch as the one witnessed within the Castle walls last week, more than they otherwise would, by a. direct rate. towards the maintenance of the National Schools. Before I proceed any further, I must admit that from a scholastic rvoint of view it would be difficult to be-at the Conway National Schools, and Mr Allen and an the staff concerned are to bf con- gratulated upon their high state of efficiency, so far as elementary education is concerned. But what of public control? What aioout the religious instructions' given to Nonconformist ohildren. who. roughly speaking, compose two- thirds of the school chiMren ? • • • But the vicar seems to hold many of the Con- way people in the hoi lbw of his 'hands, and it. is curious to know how he manages it. To witness a man doing the box trick may be very inter- esting and amusing1, but I fail to realise that. there is anything either educational or elevating a,bout it. A go-od show of babies may prove delightful to some people, but sensible mothers would hesitate before making, a show of their dear little ones. It was altogether a ludicrous proceeding, and did not reflect much credit on anvone concerned. » < Conway town is not Targe, and j'œ population not very numerous. It is noted for it,p mussel fishing, and was at one time for its nearl mar- ket. But of late years, several Conwayites have made headway -in life, and ascended the ladders of several honourable professions wifcn I credit and dicnit-v to themselves. Within three weeks, four Conway lads have scored exceptiton- 1 a.I successes, three in, the medical profession, while the fourth has passed the matrreulfltion examination) of the Welsh University. Inev were Dr Sam Foulkes. Mr J- D. Jones, Mr W. B. Williams,, and Mr T. [Rogers Jiones. May thev achieve crreater honours in th e future 1 s the earnest wish of their numerous friends. The monthly meeting of the Conway Town Council, held on Wednesday, was of a very tame character. In fact, the proceedings on,y ]as''e 1 a. Tittle over an hour, and were verv •'ormal. Many of the members were absent, the Mayor attending the funeral of a dear and life-Ion.^ friend, and Mr James Porter hQlidakiDg Aberystwyth. Of the four aldermen, ooIy Qoe put in a-u appearance. The meeting was ate* minus Dr 11. A. Prichard, who was at Harm- gate, and "Mr Llewelvn Jones. Somte of the8. might be witnessing the baby show-I know. AH I do know is that same of those pre- sent went straight from the meetin.2 to tha Chstle fete. With regard to the Corporation accounts far the year ending March 31st, 1901, it is satis- factory to learn, according to the auditors' re- port, that they were satisfied that the same &&& oeen p OJ']) '1 ¡ ai oui t,,d for. The document 9 dated "jL. lit, 1982." and it contains the fol- lowing sentence — "They (the accounts) have not been y printed off, as the elective audi- tors have not yet completed their work." One^ would haw th'rri.rr-V, ^h^t thte Finance Commit- tee would have inquired .he reason why. not evoii a question was asked. Have the eleo.. tive auditors been paid for services expected to have been rendered ill o^nr.ection wi-tih that ver- ticular y,eai. s accounts? Will the chairmias of the Committed <plea«e explain at A* next u<earing ? u » » Ther" pmutsing in the a-dnptro^. of a, f.( by one of the oommittew to ask liic, e-iitor of a certain local p iper oà what grounds he tad published the statement th a'; the negotiations bet-ween Mr Gardner a the Council had failed. I nresume thev uriB, next,, be asking the editor of the "Herald"' wii-ta right or .a.'JTh->rit-v lie had to interview Mr Gart- Tier on the ou-f-wn. As I have referred to -G,irdner--t cciitlenian, bv the way, wiho haar been a st uibflbwrn customer and against the ori- ginal detm-nd" of whom I flought most -trem- ously — it might as well be stated that "trained" pack--t received from him during the meeting. It included the draft ie.3.. aoi a communication. The Tatter was not, read, even by the town clerk, and it was decided to. refer it tc Mr Thornton Jones. Ratepayers wr re j" n: ;r i* f rmation with regard to the matter, and it opt-riv stated, rightly er wrongly, that the draft, lea.se is not in accord- ant- with tue agr^m-at- arrived at between tfefe founcil and Mr Gardner. —«